Abortion

<p>Moving beyond traditional "liberal versus conservative" arguments for and against abortion Abortion: Three Perspectives is an up-to-date accessible and engaging exploration of this highly contentious issue. Featuring a triangular debate between four prominent moral and political philosophers it presents three different political perspectives: Michael Tooley argues the "liberal" pro-choice approach; Philip E. Devine and Celia Wolf-Devine argue the "communitarian" pro-life approach; and Alison M. Jaggar argues the "gender justice" approach. However each of the authors' self-identifications is also challenged by one or more of the other authors who offer alternative interpretations of liberalism communitarianism and feminism as well as of what it means to be pro-choice and pro-life. All of these viewpoints are controversial among both philosophers and general readers. Furthermore because the arguments do not rely on religious authority they are directed at all readers regardless of religious affiliation.</p>